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NHTSA recall 12V480000

Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe

Reported Oct 2, 2012169 vehicles affectedASTON MARTINMaker’s number RA-19-0015

The defect

Aston Martin is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 V12 Vantage Coupe vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." On these vehicles, the low tire pressure warning light will not illuminate until the tire pressure in the front tires is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.

The risk

Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to tire failure and a possible crash.

The remedy

Aston Martin will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software for the tire pressure monitoring system free of charge. The manufacturer notification to owners on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Aston Martin at 1-888-923-9988.

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Vehicles in this recall

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe
201020112012

Notes

Aston Martin's recall campaign number is RA-19-0015.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.